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Commissioner Kumazan thanked Mr. Rasmussen for the tour of the area on Monday and for the comprehensive slide show presentation. Commissioner Barker asked whether there needs to be a majority vote of the citizen in order to allow -- annexation. Ms. Seto agreed to research the matter and provide a response at the next meeting. She also agreed to provide the Commission with information outlining the LAFCO process. Commissioner Kumaran asked what would need to be done following approval from LAFCO. Ms. Seto stated that the application would then be sent to Sacramento for review and approval. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Gwen Locke, 982 Sycamore Road, identified her property on an illustration of the North Sycamore Specific Plan area and pointed out the private driveway for her property and her neighbor's. She stated that the proposed "East West Collector Road" goes right through the private driveway. In addition, she stated that the design guidelines require the roads to be built according to country road standards and the proposed road does not appear to be a country road. It would, therefore, not be in compliance with the guidelines. She also expressed concern with the length of construction, noting that every time construction occurs in her neighborhood, her tires are ruined and have to be replaced. She suggested relocating the "East/West Collector Road" on the other side of the properties rather than intersecting with her private driveway. She stated that the proposed road affects her and her way of life in a major way, and asked the Commission to give consideration to her plight. Mr. Rasmussen stated that staff estimates construction could start in the North Sycamore Specific Plan area in approximately one yeaz. Mr. Higdon pointed out that the road Ms. Locke is referring to is part of the North Sycamore Specific Plan and is not a part of the proposed Happy Valley Specific Plan azea. Commissioner Barker asked that since the area is going to be so heavily impacted by construction would Mr. Rasmussen investigate what other cities have done to provide mitigation for ruined tires, broken windshields, etc. She suggested that before construction even begins that the City set up a "hotline" specifically for people in the area to call with concerns relating to construction. Mr. Rasmussen agreed to look into the suggestion and bring his findings to the next meeting. Bill Howell, 6651 Alisal Street, suggested relocating the proposed Alisal StreetrHappy Valley Road pedestrian path to the outside of the loop. He feels that it will impact a much lazger percentage of homes if it's on the inside because of mailboxes, trees, and driveways. He stated that he will conduct a survey by next week of the number of structures that would be impacted with the path on the inside of the loop versus the outside. He also suggested that the Commission consider a painted crosswalk on Alisal Street. He expressed his strong desire for the rural appearance of the area to be maintained. He further stated that if the sewer lines were put in the inside area of the street and the water lines on the outside, there would be no need to tear up the streets and, therefore, there would be no impact on the residents of Alisal Street. Planning Commission Page 12 April 22, 1998